For use with marlin-based cartesian (XYZ) printers to calibrate the stepper motor movement of X, Y,Z, and Extruder
Tools you will need.
- A caliper. Preferably Digital and metric. – https://amzn.to/3U7heyc
- A sharpie or permanent marker.
- This cube.
20mm Calibration ^3 (cube)
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Instructions for Calculator Use
First, level your bed. – Guide Coming Soon.
Second – Calibrate your extruder(s)
- Bring the hot end up to printing temperature for your filament (215 for PLA Pro/+)
- Raise the Z axis 10 or 20 mm off the bed.
- Load filament until is starts to come through the nozzle.
- Set your calipers to a measurement of 110mm and lock it using the thumb screw.
- Using the calipers as pictured place the “depth probe” end at the top of the hot end, gently pull the filament tight against the calipers.
- Using the marker, mark the filament at 110mm, It should be in line with the top of the depth probe.
- Instruct the printer to extrude 100mm
- If your printer Extrudes past the mark reduce the e-step value for the extruder by 10% and try again.
- Remember to save your settings in your control panel. Printers do not often auto save.
Third, Calibrate your X,Y,& Z.
Extruder Calibration
Z Calibration
X Calibration
Y Calibration
The formula if you’re interested.